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Re: How thick to buy HDPE?

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Originally Posted by BeardyMentor View Post
To get the 'orange peel' texture, look for Starboard. It will have the correct finish. Most unbranded HDPE will have the smooth finish. For the chute, 1/16 inch sheets should be fine as a surface. Going thinner for the Step could prove difficult just because thin Starboard is hard to find.
Is "Starboard" a manufacture or brand name? Is it what First specifically used on the field? Agreed that unless you specify a surface finish you are likely to get smooth.
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